This visa is a temporary visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer .This visa allows them to work and live in Australia for up to four years. However, Australian employers can only nominate an overseas skilled worker if they cannot find an Australian citizen or permanent resident to do the skilled work and have a genuine need for a paid employee to fill a skilled position. Dependent family members of a visa applicant including dependent children or other dependent relatives can also be included to a visa application.

To be able to apply for this visa, you need to meet following requirements:

You have been nominated by an approved Australian employer

Your nominated occupation must be in relevant skilled occupations list

You must have the required skills and qualifications for the position. You may need to provide a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation from relevant Assessment Authority

You meet registration and licensing obligations if it is required for your nominated occupation.

You achieved at least score of 5 in each of four components of IELTS or equivalent score for other standard English qualifications, unless you are exempt under specific circumstances.

Benefits of subclass 457 visa:

Allow you live, work and study in Australia up to 4 years.

Allow you to travel to and from Australia while a visa is valid.

Allow you to apply for permanent residency after specific time, usually after two years working in Australia, if you mett the requirements.

Our Professional services for you:

Fully assess your eligibility for this particular visa and advise the most appropriate visa for you.

Provide advice and assistance relating the required documents to support your application.

Lodgement and processing of your and your sponsor application/s on your behalf in all processing bodies including Assessment Authorities and DIBP.

If you need professional assistance or have questions please contact us